Landlord Tax Guides
Expert, actionable guides to help small landlords maximize deductions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep more of their rental income.
Complete Schedule E Guide for Landlords (2026)
A line-by-line walkthrough of IRS Schedule E. Learn what goes on each line, common mistakes, and how AI can automate your tax reporting.
Every Tax Deduction Landlords Can Claim in 2026
The complete list of 22+ rental property deductions most landlords miss — from depreciation to cost segregation to the home office deduction.
BAR Test for Rental Property: Repair vs Improvement
The #1 tax mistake landlords make. Learn the Betterment, Adaptation, and Restoration test with real examples and safe harbors.
Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) Guide
How to qualify for REPS, eliminate passive loss limits, and save thousands. 750-hour test, documentation, and common pitfalls.
1031 Exchange: Step-by-Step Guide for Landlords
Defer capital gains tax indefinitely. 45/180 day rules, qualified intermediaries, boot, and how to never miss a deadline.
QBI Deduction Guide: Section 199A for Landlords
The 20% pass-through deduction most landlords miss. How to qualify via safe harbor, calculate your deduction, and track the 250 hours.
Bonus Depreciation for Rental Property (OBBBA 100%)
How to deduct the full cost of qualifying assets in year one. OBBBA restored 100% bonus depreciation — here's how to claim it.
3 IRS Safe Harbor Elections Every Landlord Must Make
De minimis ($2,500), routine maintenance, and small taxpayer safe harbors. Annual elections that protect your repair deductions from IRS reclassification.
Landlord Insurance Guide: What to Buy, What to Skip (2026)
DP-1 vs DP-2 vs DP-3 policies, essential coverage, what to skip, umbrella policies at $150-300/yr, cost-saving tips, and full tax deductibility on Schedule E.
REPS Audit Guide: How to Document Hours and Survive an IRS Audit
Contemporaneous logs, 14+ qualifying activities, real court cases (Leach lost, Hailstock won), and how to build an audit-proof REPS hour log.
Suspended Passive Losses: Your Hidden Tax Asset
How suspended rental losses accumulate, when they release at sale, and strategies to maximize this hidden tax benefit.
NIIT: The 3.8% Tax Most Landlords Forget About
Net Investment Income Tax thresholds ($200K/$250K), what counts, REPS exemption, and strategies to stay below the threshold.
Quarterly Tax Estimates for Landlords: Complete Guide
Due dates, safe harbor rules, how to calculate, penalties for underpayment, and the simplest strategy to avoid trouble.
All Landlord Tax Guides
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